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Exeter’s Fore Street Flea Returns for 2025

May is here, and with it comes the much-anticipated return of the Fore Street Flea . Now in its ninth year, this iconic market has become a firm favourite in Exeter’s cultural calendar, drawing crowds to the heart of the city’s West Quarter for a day of discovery, community, and celebration.

Mark your calendars, for the Fore Street Flea dates for 2025:

  • Sunday 18 May
  • Sunday 13 July
  • Sunday 14 September
  • Sunday 23 November

First launched in 2016 as a grassroots initiative by local traders, the Flea has grown into one of...

Stuart Mathews becomes Trowers & Hamlins' new Head of Exeter office

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/02/2025 - 7:27pm

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins announces Corporate Partner, Stuart Mathews, as the new Head of Office in Exeter. Stuart takes over from Real Estate Partner, Chris Rundle, who held the position for four years.

The Exeter office is a comprehensive full-service operation and a go-to resource for many clients in the South West. The office has gone through a period of considerable growth in recent years and is now the firm's second largest office after London. In the last five years, the Exeter office has welcomed 55 new lawyers, making it Trowers & Hamlins' fastest-...

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Dual qualified solicitor joins The Family Law Company

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 04/02/2025 - 1:22pm

Vincent Ibekwe has joined The Family Law Company ’s Exeter team bringing fresh skills to support clients in all aspects of family law.

Dual qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales, and a solicitor and barrister in Nigeria, Vincent has a particular specialism in divorce and the financial consequences of marriage breakdown.

He grew up in Nigeria and after achieving a degree in English Literature, followed a career in education as a secondary school teacher. After deciding he could make more impact in law, he studied for five years for his law degree, followed by a year...

Cavanna Homes retains its 5-star rating from the Home Builders Federation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 03/30/2025 - 10:52pm

There are no better judges of housebuilders than the homeowners who live in their properties.

That’s why receiving the Home Builders Federation (HBF) 5-star rating is such an achievement - and why Cavanna Homes is pleased to have once again been given the top rating by its customers.

The HBF’s National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey is one of the UK’s most comprehensive industry research initiatives, with the results relied on by homebuyers as a measure of quality.

This year (2025) Cavanna Homes has achieved the 5-star rating under the guidance of Group...

Best Farm Shop in UK – Darts Farm wins prestigious award

Darts Farm are delighted to announce that they have been named Best Farm Shop in the UK for a record-breaking 4th time in this year’s Farm Retail Association (FRA) Awards. It was an extra special night, with the team also picking up the award for Best Farm Restaurant for The Farm Table, adding to their ever-growing list of accolades!

Darts Farm is a unique food, drink and lifestyle destination with a working farm and farm shop at the heart. With one of the most diverse independent artisan produce selections in the country, a nose-to-tail butchery, cheesemonger and deli, multiple...

Exeter-based homebuilder tops major industry survey on customer satisfaction

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/28/2025 - 5:13pm

Exeter-based homebuilder, Tilia Homes, has achieved the top score in a major industry survey for customer satisfaction for the first time in its four-year history.

The rating comes from the Home Builders Federation’s (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey, widely regarded as the industry’s benchmark for quality. Tilia Homes was awarded five stars, a rating given to companies when more than 90 per cent of customers would recommend them to a friend.

The result marks a significant step up for the business, which has moved from a three- to five-star rating since...

Willem Puddy promoted to Partner at Old Mill in record time

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/25/2025 - 7:29pm

South West financial experts Old Mill has announced the promotion of Willem Puddy to Partner in the firm’s Rural team—an achievement that reflects his exceptional contribution and rapid career progression.

Since joining Old Mill in 2018, Willem has demonstrated outstanding technical expertise, a strong drive, and an innate ability to build trusted relationships with clients. His promotion to Partner, achieved in record time, highlights both his talent and dedication to delivering results.

A Chartered Accountant and Adviser with a degree in Business Management, Willem has...

Final Call for Entries into the 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards

The deadline to enter the prestigious 2025 Food Drink Devon Awards is fast approaching, with entries closing on Monday 31st March. Recognised as the gold standard for excellence, the awards celebrate the best of Devon’s food and drink producers, retailers and hospitality establishments.

Open to members and non-members of Food Drink Devon, the awards feature a new category for 2025, ‘Best Bar’, spotlighting Devon’s top drinks-led venues.

Greg Parsons, chair of Food Drink Devon, comments: “Over the past 13 years, the awards have continued to grow and thrive. Its success...

Devon firm acquires iconic Scottish retailer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/25/2025 - 3:34pm

PECO Model Railways, one of Britain’s most respected model railway manufacturers, wholesalers, and publishers, has just announced the acquisition of Scottish retailer Harburn Hobbies - a beloved model railway shop based in Edinburgh. This marks a significant milestone for both companies, ensuring the continued success of a business with a remarkable history dating back to the 1930s.

Harburn Hobbies was originally founded in Leith by Mr. Hargreaves and Mr. Burns, whose combined names formed the now-famous retailer, Harburn Hobbies. In the 1950s, Colonel Jimmy Innes purchased the...

South West Food & Drink Experts Serve Up Success to FUEL Region’s Small Businesses

Sell-out business growth event from food & drink experts KW Marketing returns this April to equip the region’s food & drink brands with the strategies, insights, and connections they need to scale smarter.

South West business growth event, FUEL LIVE, returns on Wednesday 30th April 2025 , bringing together ambitious food & drink founders, marketers, and industry leaders to tackle their biggest growth challenges head-on.

After last year’s sell-out success, demand for a second event has been overwhelming, proving just how vital real, actionable marketing...

Sustainable accounting as Fresh achieves carbon neutrality

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 03/14/2025 - 6:40am

The Fresh Accountancy Company has recently become carbon neutral with a new partnership.

The business has signed up to the Just One Tree initiative, which plants trees around the world to help regenerate forests, restore the planet and increase biodiversity.

This is the latest step in Fresh’s drive towards improving and maintaining its environmental credentials.

Fresh’s founder, Tom Baker said: “We’ve looked at different options including bringing in a consultant to work out our carbon emissions. However, we decided it was more beneficial to assume a worst case...

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